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taz575

Post subject: Re: Snapped M390 Artifex

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:01 pm

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Joined: Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:13 pmPosts: 3031Location: CT

Yeah, it's solid M390 all the way thru. No cladding, no welding on tang material.

emoclaus

Post subject: Re: Snapped M390 Artifex

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:28 pm

Joined: Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:05 amPosts: 120

ouch...I wonder if someone can weld a tang to it without messing up the HT

taz575

Post subject: Re: Snapped M390 Artifex

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:53 pm

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Nope, the heat will go into the blade since it snapped pretty much right at the choil. I'm not sure if the heat blocking pastes will be enough to prevent the heat from creeping. It may ruin the temper in some areas which can lead to a weakness the blade.

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